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Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 09/09/2025

Host: FOX News Podcasts (Dave Anthony)
Date: September 9, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise overview of breaking news headlines and ongoing stories as of September 9, 2025. The update covers developments in the Israel-Gaza conflict, the latest U.S. immigration enforcement actions, an update on a high-profile criminal trial, Congressional hearings on U.S.-China competition in space, a criminal sentencing in California, financial news, and a recap of Monday Night Football.

Major Stories & Key Points

1. Escalation in Gaza and Israeli Evacuation Orders

[00:02] Dave Anthony: Reports Israel is ordering a full evacuation of Gaza City, impacting a population of about one million, with many already displaced.
Israel has demolished 30 high-rise buildings, described as "towers of terror" used by Hamas.

"Get out. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. That is what Israel is telling Palestinians in Gaza City ordering a full evacuation this morning for the million or so people living there, some already displaced by the war that Israel is escalating." — Dave Anthony, [00:02]

2. U.S.-Proposed Peace Deal and Hostage Negotiations

[00:21] News Analyst: Both Israel and Hamas are considering a new Trump administration peace proposal.
- Proposal details: release of all 48 hostages (alive and dead), exchange of 3,000 Palestinian prisoners, and a ceasefire.
- Hamas appears willing but may resist if forced to give up hostage leverage and arms.
"But while Hamas says it's willing, analysts say giving up their hostage bargaining chips and their arms might be a deal too far." — News Analyst, [00:21]

3. Nepal Unrest and Prime Minister’s Resignation

[00:41] Dave Anthony: The Prime Minister of Nepal resigned following unrest over a short-lived social media ban.
- Protesters set fire to politicians’ homes.
- Police response was violent, with 19 protestors killed.

4. Immigration Enforcement Surge in Chicago

[00:41] Dave Anthony / Greg Palkot: ICE launches “Operation Midway” in Chicago.
- Operation named after Katie Abraham, a Chicago woman killed by an undocumented drunk driver.
- Democratic leaders resist President Trump’s threats to deploy the National Guard; operation utilizes federal agents instead.
- Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) claims the blitz “won't make Chicagoans safer.”
"That surge is part of the ICE led Operation Midway blitz that they say is in honor of a beautiful young Chicago woman, Katie Abraham..." — Greg Palkot, [01:05]

5. Supreme Court Ruling on ICE Operations in LA

[01:26] Dave Anthony / William Lawson: Supreme Court allows ICE to resume a crackdown in Los Angeles after a Biden-appointed judge limited ICE powers regarding suspicion-based detainment.
- 9th Circuit previously upheld restrictions; the Supreme Court sided with ICE.
"It barred officials from relying on certain factors like race. Well, 9th Circuit upheld that ruling prompting the administration to go to the Supreme Court..." — William Lawson, [01:32]

6. Trump Assassination Attempt Trial Begins

[02:28] Dave Anthony: Jury selection resumes in Florida for Ryan Ruth, accused in the second Trump assassination attempt (2024).

7. Senate Space Race Hearings: U.S. vs. China

[02:28] Dave Anthony / Ted Cruz / William Lawson: Senate Commerce Committee examines U.S.-China competition in space after the decision to move U.S. Space Command HQ.
- Senator Ted Cruz frames the space race as vital for U.S. security and leadership.
- CEO Alan Cutler warns of China’s ambitions to “control space.”
- Lt. Gen. John Shaw urges a “unified and coordinated approach” or else “increasing disadvantage” for the U.S.
"The country that lands astronauts on the moon next shapes the rules of engagement in space for decades to come." — William Lawson quoting Alan Cutler, [03:07]

"Failure to do so could put the country in a position of increasing disadvantage as we get further into this century." — News Analyst summarizing Lt. Gen. John Shaw, [03:25]

8. Notable Sentencing: Michael James Pratt

[03:37] Gary Baumgarten: San Diego-based “Girls Do Porn” operator Michael James Pratt sentenced to 27 years for sex trafficking and fraud.
- Pratt lured women with fake modeling jobs, filmed pornographic content under false pretenses.
- Arrested in Madrid, extradited to the U.S.
"Prosecutors say he plied the women with weed and booze to get them to perform before the cameras." — Gary Baumgarten, [03:37]

9. Market Update and Monday Night Football Recap

[04:04] Dave Anthony: Stock futures up after Nasdaq’s record high.
[04:11] William Lawson / Dave Anthony: Minnesota Vikings, led by J.J. McCarthy, defeat Chicago Bears 27-24.

"J.J. McCarthy led the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears on ESPN." — Dave Anthony, [04:18]

Notable Quotes

"Get out. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. That is what Israel is telling Palestinians in Gaza City..." — Dave Anthony, [00:02]
"But while Hamas says it’s willing, analysts say giving up their hostage bargaining chips and their arms might be a deal too far." — News Analyst, [00:21]
"That surge is part of the ICE led Operation Midway blitz that they say is in honor of a beautiful young Chicago woman, Katie Abraham..." — Greg Palkot, [01:05]
"The country that lands astronauts on the moon next shapes the rules of engagement in space for decades to come." — William Lawson, [03:07]
"Prosecutors say he plied the women with weed and booze to get them to perform before the cameras." — Gary Baumgarten, [03:37]

Timeline of Key Segments

[00:02] Israel orders Gaza City evacuation; escalation and building demolitions.
[00:21] U.S. peace proposal for Israel-Gaza; hostage exchange and ceasefire discussions.
[00:41] Nepal PM resigns after deadly protests.
[01:05] ICE launches “Operation Midway” in Chicago.
[01:26] Supreme Court allows ICE crackdown in Los Angeles.
[02:28] Trump assassination attempt trial in Florida.
[02:46] Senate hearings on U.S.-China space rivalry.
[03:37] Michael James Pratt sentenced for sexual exploitation.
[04:04] Stock market update and Monday Night Football recap.

This update encapsulates a fast-moving news cycle, highlighting both global and domestic developments with a focus on security, justice, and national interests.

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[00:03]
Dave Anthony
Get out. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. That is what Israel is telling Palestinians in Gaza City ordering a full evacuation this morning for the million or so people living there, some already displaced by the war that Israel is escalating. Demolishing 30 high rise buildings it calls towers of terror housing Hamas infrastructure as.
[00:21]
News Analyst
Both sides ponder the latest peace proposal from the Trump administration calling for the release of all 48 hostages alive and dead, the exchange of 3,000 Palestinian prisoners and ceasefire as next steps are taken. But while Hamas says it's willing, analysts say giving up their hostage bargaining chips and their arms might be a deal too far.
[00:42]
Dave Anthony
Fox's Greg Palkot in Tel Aviv. Nepal's prime minister resigned today after a social media ban that has since been lifted led to mass anti government protests. Some people set fires to the homes of political leaders. Police cracked down on the protests, killing 19 people. A new immigration enforcement operation being launched in Chicago where Democrats have resisted President Trump's threats to send in the National Guard. There are no troops in involved but more agents.
[01:05]
Greg Palkot
That surge is part of the ICE led Operation Midway blitz that they say is in honor of a beautiful young Chicago woman, Katie Abraham, who was killed by an illegal alien drunk driver back in January of this year. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin says that this blitz won't make Chicagoans safer.
[01:26]
Dave Anthony
Fox's Griff Jenkins in Chicago, the Supreme Court has given ICE a green light to resume an immigration crackdown in Los Angeles.
[01:32]
William Lawson
So as a Biden appointed judge in July, you should A restraining order stopped stopping individuals with just reasonable suspicion that they're in the US Illegally. It barred officials from relying on certain factors like race. Well, 9th Circuit upheld that ruling prompting the administration to go to the Supreme Court, arguing that the ruling restricted ICE ability to enforce the law that says you can't cross the border illegally.
[01:56]
Dave Anthony
That's fox's William Lawson, snla America's listening to FOX News.
[02:00]
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[02:28]
Dave Anthony
Jury selection resumes this morning to put Ryan Ruth on trial in Florida, charged in the second Trump assassination attempt last year. Days after President Trump announced that US Space Command would move from Colorado from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama, the Senate Commerce Committee holds a hearing into our competition in space with China.
[02:47]
Ted Cruz
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz described the.
[02:49]
Dave Anthony
New space race this a strategic frontier with direct consequences for national security, economic growth and technological leadership.
[03:00]
Ted Cruz
The CEO of the Coalition for Deep Space Exploration, Alan Cutler, issued this morning about China's desire to control space.
[03:08]
William Lawson
The country that lands astronauts on the moon next shapes the rules of engagement in space for decades to come.
[03:14]
Ted Cruz
Lt. Gen. John Shaw, the former deputy commander of U.S. space Command, warned of the dangers of the U.S. not coming up with a unified and coordinated approach, saying failure to do so could put.
[03:25]
News Analyst
The country in a position of increasing.
[03:27]
Dave Anthony
Disadvantage as we get further into this century. Kevin Urewetzky, FOX News A California pornographer is now a prisoner getting a 27 year sentence.
[03:37]
Gary Baumgarten
Michael James Pratt was once on the FBI's 10 most wanted list, sentenced for recruiting young women with false modeling offers to appear in his Girls Do Porn adult website. The San Diego based site is now down. He was nabbed in Madrid while on the lam and brought back to the United States to face the music. Prosecutors say he plied the women with weed and booze to get them to perform before the cameras. Gary Baumgarten, FOX News On Wall street.
[04:05]
Dave Anthony
Stock futures and m the day after the Nasdaq hit a record high on Monday Night Football, a Minnesota rally healing in motion.
[04:12]
William Lawson
McCarthy keeps he's got it and forces.
[04:16]
Dave Anthony
His way into the end zone.
[04:18]
William Lawson
Touchdown.
[04:18]
Dave Anthony
J.J. mcCarthy led the Minnesota Vikings to a 2724 win over the Chicago Bears on ESPN. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.
[04:26]
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